The correct answer is (c). The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize 2021 in the prestigious public service category for its coverage of the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. The Post’s coverage was “unparalleled in its scope and impact,” according to the Pulitzer Prize Board. The board praised the Post’s “relentless reporting” and “unwavering commitment to the truth.” The Post’s coverage of the attack was led by reporters Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig, and Ashley Parker. The Post’s reporting revealed the extent of the planning and coordination that went into the attack, and it helped to hold those responsible accountable. The Post’s coverage also played a role in shaping public understanding of the attack and its aftermath.
The other options are incorrect. The Wall Street Journal won the Pulitzer Prize 2021 in the explanatory reporting category for its coverage of the global financial crisis. The New York Times won the Pulitzer Prize 2021 in the national reporting category for its coverage of the Trump administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York Post did not win a Pulitzer Prize in 2021.